Highlights
Siding costs $2 to $50 per square foot, depending on material.
A two-story home can cost 35% more to reside than a one-story.
Labor costs $45 to $75 per hour.
If you’re looking to add beauty and extra protection to your home’s exterior, residing is a great option. Residing a house can cost anywhere between $2,900 and $43,000 depending on factors like square footage, material type, and labor charges. Let’s take a closer look at how much it should cost you to reside your house.
What Is Siding?
Let’s start from the beginning—what exactly is siding? Your home’s siding is the visible, finished vertical surface of your home. Siding can be made from many materials, but some of the most popular home siding materials are wood, vinyl, metal, fiber cement, brick veneer, and stone veneer. Siding is finished off with fascia boards and molding around doors and windows.
Average Cost for Home Siding
Your siding materials make up more than half of the cost of a siding project. Here’s a look at the most common ones:
Wood siding: Genuine wood clapboard, cedar siding, board and batten, or engineered wood siding runs around $2 to $6 per square foot.
Aluminum siding: Costlier than vinyl, aluminum runs about $3 to $4 per square foot.
Vinyl siding: More affordable than wood, vinyl siding costs around $2 to $3 per square foot.
Vinyl log siding: Looking like real logs, vinyl log siding costs about $3 to $9 per square foot.
Fiber cement siding: Made from cellulose, cement, and other ingredients, this synthetic material costs between $0.70 and $5 per square foot.
Brick veneer: Because it is available in a wide range of types, brick veneer costs range from $3 to $10 per square foot.
Stone veneer: Whether artificial or natural, stone runs $8 to $11 per square foot.
Factors That Influence Cost to Reside a House
From the size of your home to the type of siding you choose, various factors can change the final cost of a residing project.
Home Size
Siding is typically priced by square footage, so the larger your home is, the higher the cost will be. Siding costs about $2 to $50 per square foot, with most options coming in around $12 per square foot. A standard 2,000-square-foot home has about 1,500 square feet of siding, which costs about $2,900 to $8,500.
Materials
Some materials, like wood, vinyl, or fiber cement, will be less expensive with prices starting around $2 per square foot. More expensive options can range from $10 to $50 per square foot and include metal, stone, or brick siding materials.
Removing Siding
If you need the old siding removed, expect to spend $0.25 to $0.75 per square foot, or about $1,000 to $3,000 total, for this additional work. In some cases, you may be able to retain the existing siding. For example, some metal or vinyl siding options can be installed over existing wood siding, if the siding is in good condition. Consult a siding contractor to determine whether you’ll need to remove the existing siding.
Number of Stories
Residing a two-story home costs 15% to 35% more compared to a one-story home. Accessing the upper levels of a home requires scaffolds and more time, which means the cost will be higher than residing a single-story home.
Permits
Permits for outdoor work cost $20 to $2,000, depending on your municipality and the size of the project. Minor siding projects may not require a permit, but check with your contractor for more information.
DIY vs. Hiring a Pro to Reside a House
You’ll want to hire a local siding professional to reside your house; those labor charges will influence your overall project price.
It may look easy—just tear off the old siding and nail new siding to the house, right? But residing a home is actually a complex process, especially for multistory homes. A siding professional will be able to look for any underlying problems that can cause siding to warp or rot over time, plus they will ensure the final look is clean and cohesive.
Labor Costs
Labor costs for residing a home are generally around $0.90 to $4 per square foot, but costs can go up to $13 per square foot for specialized siding materials, like stone, brick, or stucco. Your contractor may also charge an hourly rate at $45 to $75 per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Residing has up to an 80% ROI, so if you’re thinking about refreshing your home’s look, it may be worth the upfront cost.
Painting existing siding costs about $1 to $5.50 per square foot. Painting the exterior of a house costs about $3,750 total, although costs may range from around $2,200 to $7,500. Residing a home costs more, but siding may last 20 to 40 years. Paint typically needs a refresh every 10 years.
If the siding on your home is in good condition, meaning it isn’t warped, cracked, or rotting, it can act as a base for the new siding. Wood siding works best as a substrate material for new siding materials like vinyl or metal. Still, for the best finished look, it’s wise to remove the old siding first.
